Sr. Cost Engineer

Requisition ID: 292273 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Houston, TX

 

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Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG Ph2) is expanding a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, one (1) LNG Storage Tank, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located at State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. 

Job Summary:

Senior Cost engineer will provide cost analysis, change management and budget control expertise on large scale Engineering Procurement and Construction Project. Supports project organizational and administrative activities when delegated.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”  #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

• Senior Cost Engineer supports implementation of Bechtel standard processes and procedures on projects in setting up and maintaining project budgets, change management, cost monitoring, cost variance analysis, engineering progress and performance (EPPR), quantity and craft labor reporting (QURR), monthly and biweekly cost reporting (CoCo).
• Plans, coordinates, and directs preparation of specific budgets. Assists in developing requirements for budgeting standards.
• Support set-up of project original budget using estimating line details utilizing Bechtel COA, tracking and maintaining project budgets through project life cycle Supervises/ Performs cost recording, monitoring, and reporting for compliance with applicable Bechtel standards as required by Bechtel management and per project procedures and contractual requirements.
• Investigates requirements for estimating and/or cost control data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.
• Develops innovative new techniques to meet specific needs, as required.
• Develops input to the quarterly Project Financial Status Reporting (PFSR) which includes project cost flow, cash flow, and hours forecast Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions using cost engineering principals and identifying trends for management attention.
• Supervises/ Prepares cost trend estimates in support of project change management program Implements measurement systems for give